NFL Draft, Las Vegas, Apr. 23-25
We’re familiar with seeing fans boo or celebrate draft choices in various sports, but this year’s NFL draft figures to possess a special flair thereto.
That’s because this year’s event will happen in Sin City.
With the Oakland Raiders franchise completing its move to Las Vegas for the 2020 season, this draft will have extra significance for the town and therefore the buzz surrounding the equestrian sport.
That factor plus the overall level of hype surrounding the draft is enough to form this year’s event one worth clearing space on the calendar for.
Kentucky Derby, Louisville, KY, May. 2
The first leg of the famed triple crown of racing kicks off at Churchill Downs in Louisville on the primary weekend of May.
Last year’s race led to controversy as house was declared the winner after Maximum Security was disqualified thanks to interference despite crossing the finishing line first.
Regardless of how the race ends, the pageantry of the event itself is what makes it one among the foremost celebrated sporting events within the US.
Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis, IN, May. 24
Memorial Day is reserved for the annual running of the Indianapolis 500—the hottest race of the IndyCar circuit.
Defending champion Simon Pagenaud will attempt to become the primary back-to-back winner since Helio Castroneves did it back in 2001-02.
Whoever is lucky enough to win will celebrate with the ceremonial jug of milk reserved for the victor.
College World Series, Omaha, Neb., Jun. 13-24
For the second time within the last six years, Vanderbilt captured the school World Series last season.
The Commodores will plan to become just the third club within the last 20 years to repeat as champions.
However the sector plays out, it’s hard to beat catching a couple of games at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha during the center of the summer.